Grinning Cheshire Cat scarf by Vicki Stewart

Grinning Cheshire Cat scarf

Knitting
February 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
2.5 mm
339 - 596 yards (310 - 545 m)
2
English
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This patterns has 2 options:
a short vintage tippet/neck hugger style which measures 85cm, an ideal size for children and adults who don’t want bulky scarves;
a long version, complete with legs - which measures 185cm

Knitted in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in colours:
Tea Rose, Raspberry Pink and Dusty Lilac - you’ll need 1 ball of each and this will give you 2 short scarves or 1 long scarf.

You will also need a small quantity of:
bright yellow 4ply for the eyes (10m will be sufficient)
black 4ply for features and claws (approx 5m)
white 8ply for the grin (approx 3m)

Gauge isn’t important

Both scarves are knitted in one piece (modular for the long version) to avoid the dreaded sewing up. The head is sewn on